Luis J. Rodriguez served as poet laureate of Los Angeles from 2014-2016. Luis is a novelist, memoirist, short story writer, children's book writer as well as an urban peace activist, mentor and healer, youth and arts advocate. He has 16 books in all genres, including the bestselling memoir "Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." On this podcast he gives his unique insight on topics from Cesar Chaves and Afrika Bambaataa to President Trump picking a fight with the Pope and releasing an AI portraying himself as Jesus. We also look at indigenous and ancestral approaches to healing, aobriety and clarity.

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First Things Host and Rap Artist Miles Low debate the right way to deal with the accusations against hip-hop pioneer Africa Bambaataa on the occasion of his death. Other heated issues in the conversation include the defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary, Melania's public meltdown and the pending LA Teacher's strike.

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On this podcast Dominique and Jasmyne unbox the impact of Rep. Eric Swalwell dropping out of the golden state Gubernatorial race and the California Republican Party's failure to endorse President Trump's choice for governor as well as other issues in the upcoming west coast elections.

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On this pod we center Black women's health in honor of Black Women's Maternal Health Week. We are joined by Marquise Alston-Allison, Co-Executive Director of the First Ladies Health Initiative, with a quick check in from actor Vanessa Estelle Williams

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Rev. Dr. Robert Turner is a millennial reparationist who is passionate about his calling - speaking truth to power. Dr. Turner is an author and a Reparations Commissioner for the city of Baltimore. His book, Creating the Culture of Repair: Action on the Road to Reparations, is meant to act as a roadmap for local and national activists.

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Bryant Odega is an LAUSD teacher and an organizer with United Teachers of LA. On this pod Bryant and Dominique look at the pending shutdown of three school-based unions, what are the issues at stake, what to expect and how to get ready and get involved.

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https://utla.net/
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Judge Songhai Armstead is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). Judge Armstead was appointed as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Jerry Brown and served for five years before stepping down to lead the County’s Office of Alternatives to Incarceration. On this podcast we look at the many events, programs, resources and connections that are in place through JCOD to offer second chances.

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https://jcod.lacounty.gov/
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On this podcast Dominique goes in on local and national topics - including a couple that illustrate the recurring stupidity of police chases and cops on campuses.

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J. Cole signing to play with a Chinese Basketball team, Pooh Sheisty holding a gun to Gucci Mane's head, Ye using AI on his new album, and the $15 million re edit of the Michael Jackson movie these are just a few of the confounding conversations and enigmatic decisions we are talking about on this pod.

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With more than 24 years of experience, Wyllisa Bennett has honed her skills as an award-winning writer, communicator and public relations practitioner. As an entertainment publicist, Wyllisa uses her creative and communication skills to help celebrities, filmmakers, tv personalities and experts, authors, non-profit organizations and companies achieve their public relations and marketing goals. On this pod she takes us inside the publicist's job description and shares tea on the rules of Hollywood and shenanigans of the stars.

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